It can be easy to overlook cleaning the things we use to clean other things, but major appliances like washing machines and dryers do need to be cleaned and properly maintained to optimize performance ...

For many households, the washing machine is one appliance that's impossible to live without. Used multiple times a week, it's essential for keeping your clothes, towels and sheets clean and fresh.

It's tempting to believe that appliances which clean our belongings, such as washing machines, remain spotless themselves. Yet the truth is that washing machines are hotbeds for bacteria, mould, and ...